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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.23 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.23 and 240.01 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.23 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.23 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.23 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 115,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,979.42/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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